Postsynaptic Potentials, Generated by Neurotransmitter Binding to Receptors on the Postsynaptic

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Postsynaptic potentials, generated by neurotransmitter binding to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane can be excitatory or inhibitory. Describe inhibitory postsynaptic potentials and how chloride channels can be inhibitory without producing an IPSP.

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